Port Elizabeth is situated on South Africa's Eastern Cape. Sitting on Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth's multitude of fine beaches are easily accessible to those who take up car hire from Port Elizabeth Airport. The coastline is the beating heart of Port Elizabeth's tourist industry, with plenty of watersports opportunities including surfing and diving. Whale watching is also a huge enterprise in this part of the world, and you can see humpback whales around July time and Bryde's whales throughout the year.
If you're travelling the Garden Route to see its expansive vegetation, you may start your tour by hiring a car from Port Elizabeth Airport.
On arrival at Port Elizabeth, you can't miss the city's pleasant amenities. The Boardwalk complex is a perfect place to eat, shop and enjoy the beautiful fountain show, while St George's Park provides some welcome inner city greenery. The beaches of Hobie, Humewood and Wells are all within easy reach to get some sun.
If you're hiring a car from Port Elizabeth Airport, you're advised to acquaint yourself with the wider city by taking the Ibhayi Sunshine Saunter Route along Nelson Mandela Bay. Rent a car from Port Elizabeth and enjoy a grand slice of South Africa's natural heritage in the form of the Cape Recife Nature Reserve, which is a short drive due south. Van Stadens Nature Reserve is also well worth a visit.
